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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,034.78 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,034.78 and 439.47 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,034.78 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,034.78 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,034.78 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 454,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,752.57/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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